1. Class of 2022

2. Overview Counseling Staff Diploma Types
GPA, Class Rank and Weighted Courses
Scheduling
Summer School
Upcoming Events

3. NPHS School Counseling Staff
Mrs. Caitlin Fangman
Freshmen last name A-G
Class of 2021
Mrs. Michelle Long
Freshmen last name H-O
Class of 2020
Mr. Trent Whitaker
Freshmen last name P-Z
Class of 2019

4. Diploma Types Core 40 - 45 total credits
Core 40 with Academic Honors - 47 total credits
Core 40 with Technical Honors - 47 total credits
Testing
ISTEP+ Science
ISTEP+ English & Math (end of 10th grade)
PSAT
SAT/ACT

6. AHD Requirements- 47 credits
Complete all Core 40 requirements.
2 AP courses or 2 DC courses or 1 of each are required for AHD.
Grade no lower than “C” on the transcript.
Cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
3 years of same foreign language required.
2 fine arts credits required.

7. THD Requirements- 47 credits
Complete Core 40 requirements.
Earn 6 credits in college & career prep courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and 1 of the following:
State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, or
6 transcripted college credits from state approved dual credit pathway
Grade no lower than “C” on transcript.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Career paths & certifications offered thru Walker Career Center (ex: Automotive Technology, Welding, Dental Assisting, Computers and more).

8. GPA & Class Rank
Class Ranking is based upon the student's Grade Point Average: As an example, each final letter grade for the semester is assigned a point value as listed below.
A = Pts B- = Pts D+ = Pts A- = Pts C+ = Pts D = Pts B+ = Pts C = Pts D- = Pts B = Pts C- = Pts F = Pts.
Cumulative GPA = Total cumulative points
Total attempted classes

9. Weighted Courses LEVEL I—0.0050 FACTOR LEVEL III—0.0100 FACTOR
Honors English 9       AP English Literature
Honors English 10           DC/AP Adv. Composition
Honors Geometry               AP Biology
Honors Algebra II        AP Chemistry
*DC Intro t0 Engineering AP Computer Science
*DC Prin. to Engineering       AP Environmental Science
*Do not count towards AHD dual credit requirement AP Physics
AP Psychology
AP US History
LEVEL II FACTOR AP Calculus AB/BC
Anatomy & Physiology AP Statistics
DC Adv. Speech AP/DC French IV
Trigonometry AP Spanish IV
Pre-Calculus AP Studio Art
Physics

10. Honors courses Taken during 9th and/or 10th grade.
Level I weight factor.
No prerequisites.
Courses are open to any student (8th grade teachers make recommendations).
No additional fees.
Designed to prepare students for AP/DC courses.

11. Advanced Placement Courses
Taken during 11th and/or 12th grade (can also be taken during 10th)
Level II or Level III weight factor.
AP courses are college level courses.
Check Recommended Foundational Courses.
Curriculum determined by College Board.
College credit may be earned.
AP exam given in May (fees may apply).
Numerical score of 1-5 is given vs. letter grade.
Score of 3 is considered passing.
Colleges may issue credit with a score of 3, 4 or 5.

12. Advanced Placement (cont’d)
AP courses meet 1 of the AHD requirements.
Responsibility of student and parent to confirm if and how college credit will be awarded.
AP courses/exams are nationally recognized.

13. Dual Credit courses Taken during 11th and/or 12th grade.
Level II or Level III weight factor.
Curriculum determined by college.
College credit and high school credit are earned simultaneously (1 high school credit = 3 college credit hours).
Fees per credit hour apply.
Check Recommended Foundational Courses.
GPA requirement or PSAT score requirements may apply.

14. Dual Credit courses (cont’d)
Responsibility of student and parent to transfer college credits.
DC courses meet 1 of the AHD requirements.
IED & POE DO NOT count towards AHD requirements!!
Participating universities and colleges include:
Indiana University
University of Southern Indiana
Vincennes University
Ivy Tech

15. Scheduling
Curriculum Guide (NPHS website under “Guidance” found under “Quick Links”).
ALL classes available to Freshmen outlined on 9th grade scheduling sheet that students brought home in ‘Red’ Folder.
REQUIRED classes for all Freshmen:
English 9 (Regular or Honors)
Math (Algebra 1, Geometry or Honors Geometry)
Science
Career Planning
Math Lab and/or Language Arts Lab (if needed)
Health & PE

16. Scheduling
Students have 1 week to complete a paper/pencil schedule AND input in PowerSchool. All schedules due on April 13th!!
Office hours for parents on April 10th from 5pm - 7pm at NPHS.
We recommend parents and students work together for course selections.
2 PE credits & 1 Health credit to be completed by end of 10th grade year (includes summers).
Schedules are not mailed, but become available on PowerSchool sometime in summer.

19. Summer School- NPHS online
Online option for PE and/or Health
Register via link sent by Mr. Barton or on Canvas
Online courses begin Monday, June 4th & ends on June 29th
No cost for NPHS online

20. Summer School at NPHS PE is only option
Registration completed via form in red folder (forms also available at NPHS website under “Guidance”)
Registration forms w/ payment turned in to DCMS or NPHS by May 5th
PE begins Monday, June 4th & ends Friday, June 22nd
Class starts at 7:30am & ends at 12:30pm
Students can only miss 2 days
Cost is $40 (includes transportation fee & activity fee)

22. Daily Schedule

23. Freshman Advice Take your Freshman year seriously!!
Get involved!! Clubs, Sports, Fine Arts or activities.
Create a 4-year plan (YES! It will change!)
Volunteer/community service and keep track of hours.
Start thinking about post-secondary options.
Know the graduation requirements

24. Parent Advice & Communication
Get to know your child’s teachers & school counselor.
Phone
CANVAS Pages
Daily announcements
NPHS News & Notes
Twitter
@NP_Guidance

25. Parent Advice & Communication
Remind
Class code for Class of 2022: k4d82b

26. Information 2018-2019 Curriculum Guide on NPHS website.
Summer PE begins June 7:30am. Deadline to register for NPHS Online & at NPHS is May 4th
Dragon Fresh Start- Thursday, August 2nd- 9am – 11:30am.
21st Century Scholars deadline is June 30th!
Athletic Physicals - May 14th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm in NPHS auxiliary gym. Cost is $25.

27. THANK YOU!! Mrs. Caitlin Fangman Freshmen last name A-G
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Mrs. Michelle Long Freshmen last name H-O
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Mr. Trent Whitaker Freshmen last name P-Z
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Mrs. Nancy Komornik School Counseling Secretary
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